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Medic who stole morphine avoids jail

Medic who stole morphine avoids jail

A paramedic stole morphine, falsified patient documents, and drove dangerously in an ambulance vehicle.

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Up to 300 jobs at risk as factory closes

Up to 300 jobs at risk as factory closes

Up to 300 workers face losing their jobs after bosses announced they are closing a Kent car parts factory.

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MP reveals ban on credit card gambling

MP reveals ban on credit card gambling

A restriction, which will come into force from April, has been announced today to help cut down on problem gambling.

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River flows for first time in 6 years

River flows for first time in 6 years

A section of river which has lain dormant for years is flowing through a village for the first time since 2014.

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TikTok star drops out of college to pursue video career

TikTok star drops out of college to pursue video career

A social media influencer with tens of thousands of followers says the TikTok app has changed his life.

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'I have never seen it this bad before'

'I have never seen it this bad before'

Drivers can expect another day of severe delays due to works — with one motorist saying it's the worst it's ever been.

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Pile-up causes M20 delays

Pile-up causes M20 delays

There are queues on the M20 following a pile-up this morning.

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Heavy wind and rain set to batter county

Heavy wind and rain set to batter county

Heavy rain and gusts of almost 40mph are expected to batter Kent, with weather warnings in place for the next two days.

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Make your own Morph this half term

Make your own Morph this half term

Children can make their own models of Aardman Animations' characters at a day of special workshops this half term.

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Attack victim still unable to walk or talk

Attack victim still unable to walk or talk

A remarkable image has highlighted the skill of surgeons who rebuilt part of a man's skull after a brutal assault.

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Heartache over baby's 'avoidable' sepsis death

Heartache over baby's 'avoidable' sepsis death

An investigation has been launched into the death of a baby boy sent home twice from A&E.

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Kent's remarkable archaeological finds

Kent's remarkable archaeological finds

The county's history proves rich pickings for treasure hunters - we look at several remarkable recent finds in Kent.

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School travel pass cost due to rise again

School travel pass cost due to rise again

Kent County Council is due to introduce another hike in the cost of Young Travel Saver pass.

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Visitors to historic attraction double

Visitors to historic attraction double

One of Kent's most important attractions is losing the man who helped oversee a dramatic turnaround in its fortunes.

Robbery victim chased down teenage attacker

Robbery victim chased down teenage attacker

A thief who punched a man in the head and stole his bag was caught by the victim when two witnesses came to his aid.

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'I kept asking why I couldn't hear my baby'

'I kept asking why I couldn't hear my baby'

A mother has relived the traumatic delivery of her baby son during the inquest into his death.

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McDonald's stabbing sparks manhunt

McDonald's stabbing sparks manhunt

A search has been launched for a balaclava-wearing suspect after a teenager was stabbed at a town centre McDonald's.

Man in court after scissors attack

Man in court after scissors attack

A 27-year-old has been accused of grievous bodily harm after a man attacked with a pair of scissors ended up in hospital.

Daughter's screams after seeing mum's death scene at inquest

Daughter's screams after seeing mum's death scene at inquest

A coroner has apologised after a police officer inadvertently showed a teenager 'graphic' pictures from the flat where her mum was found dead.

Attempted rape of woman in toilet

Attempted rape of woman in toilet

An image has been released by police investigating the attempted rape of a woman in her 20s.

Fake cop cons couple out of thousands

Fake cop cons couple out of thousands

Pensioners were duped out of their savings by a fraudster who convinced them they were part of a covert police operation.

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Labour leadership race hots up

Labour leadership race hots up

The battle to become Labour leader has seen 5 candidates reach the next stage — as party members in Kent have hit out at the lack of a hustings.

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£220k spent on security for derelict hotel

£220k spent on security for derelict hotel

Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent on a security guard and equipment for a hotel which is part of controversial development plans.

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Arrest after death of one of UK's worst paedophiles

Arrest after death of one of UK's worst paedophiles

A 29-year-old has been arrested in connection with the death of one of the UK's worst paedophiles in his cell.

Jojo Rabbit up for 6 Oscars

Jojo Rabbit up for 6 Oscars

A Hollywood film featuring Kent star Archie Yates has been nominated for six prestigious film awards.

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Double death crash mum uninsured and over limit

Double death crash mum uninsured and over limit

A woman was uninsured, driving "dangerously" and over the legal alcohol limit at the time of a crash in which she and a teenage passenger died.

Calls for Cyprus safety debate

Calls for Cyprus safety debate

A MP wants parliament to discuss the safety of holidaying Brits after the trial of a woman accused of making up rape claims.

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Care worker arranged lovers to fight to the death

Care worker arranged lovers to fight to the death

A care worker has been jailed after being found guilty of orchestrating her former husband's death.

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Man jumps from platform onto train tracks

Man jumps from platform onto train tracks

A man has been detained under the Mental Health Act after jumping onto live tracks.

34 mobiles stolen after break-in through roof

34 mobiles stolen after break-in through roof

Thieves are being hunted by police after they broke into a shop via its roof and made off with 34 mobile phones and other devices.

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